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<br />stated that it is described as a banquet and special events facility. Mr. Lipton asked if there is any <br />other way to make accommodation. Does that space specifically have to be accessible if the <br />upstairs is accessible. Mr. Ranu stated that was the determination made by the Chief Building <br />Official. Paul Wood, Planning Director, stated that most similar services can be offered on <br />accessible level. The banquet would be more of a segregated use in terms of the client. <br /> <br />Applicant Presentation: <br /> <br />Bob Ferenc, agent for the owner, Joan Riggins. Mr. Ferenc is the Staff Architect for Sun <br />Construction in Longmont. Mr. Ferenc stated that the square footage involved by way of the <br />Uniform Building Code triggers the necessity for ADA access. It is over 3,100 square feet and <br />that is the defining numeric guideline. The applicant did look into putting in a one-story elevator <br />structure and stairway which was in excess of $85,000, not including any extraneous construction <br />work involved. With that in mind they looked at alternatives and the alternative they came up <br />with was a ramp. The ramp would serve both for ADA and conventional ambulatory access to <br />the banquet facility. The ramp structure will cost under $50,000. <br /> <br />Mr. Ferenc stated that the intent for the translucent glazing material is to let light through the <br />existing windows on the east side, and also to provide daylight to the ramp itself. The wall <br />structure was intended to be enclosing, but as open-air as possible to ventilate and let as much <br />light in as possible. The material is chosen as a modern rendition of latticework. They would <br />like to key into the existing materials on the existing building. <br /> <br />Mr. Ferenc feels that the visual effect will be an upgrade to that side of the building and the whole <br />alleyscape. It will be a beneficial statement for downtown. <br /> <br />Members of the Public: <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />Commission Questions: <br /> <br />Commissioner Thompson asked if they use Virginia Creeper, which grows 4 to 6 feet a year, <br />wouldn’t that be up on top of the clear glazing in no time. Mr. Ferenc stated that is possible but <br />that it can be trained to grow back on itself. <br /> <br />Ms. Thompson asked if the PVC is stronger than wood. Mr. Ferenc recommends PVC lattice <br />work because it is much stronger than wood. Wood latticework composed of thin strips of pine <br />or cedar tends to split and fall apart very quickly. Especially when it is subjected to the growing <br />strains of a living vine. She also asked if there were any other alternatives to putting the clear <br />cover near the windows without extending it the length of the overhang. Mr. Ferenc felt that <br />would break up the roof surface in a more noticeable fashion than if they went with all one <br />material. <br /> <br /> 12 <br /> <br />